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enThe GLAAD Wrap: Paleyfest panels announced; Billy Eichner signs TV deal; Michelle Chamuel's new album and more!http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-paleyfest-panels-announced-billy-eichner-signs-tv-deal-michelle-chamuels-new-album
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-10/freeheld%20on%20set.PNG?itok=sGBrN1iS" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><em><strong>1)</strong></em> <a href="http://passthelightmovie.tumblr.com/"><em>Pass The Light</em> is out now in Carmike Cinemas around the country</a>. The film follows 17-year-old high school student Steve Bellafiore who decides to run for Congress on a message of faith, love and inclusivity because he is disturbed by the hate being promoted by his local candidate. Steve and his friends create a campaign called Pass The Light to spread their message of love in their community. <a href="http://www.passthelightfilm.com/">Find a screening near you</a> and check out the trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong><img height="119" width="220" style="float: right;" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2015-02/freeheld-photo_0.png?itok=qL7XGQYm" alt="" />2)</strong> After a multi-buyer bidding war,<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/berlin-lionsgate-nabs-julianne-moore-770647" target="_blank"> Lionsgate picked up the distribution rights</a> to the Julianne Moore/Ellen Page drama <a href="https://twitter.com/freeheld" target="_blank"><em>Freeheld</em></a>. The movie is based on the true story of Laurel Hester, her partner Stacie Andree, and their fight for equal treatment following Hester's cancer diagnosis. "[E]qual parts love story and civil rights drama," <em>Freeheld</em> chronicles Hester and Andree's relationship as they battle both Hester's illness and the government officials who were preventing Hester's pension from benefitting her partner. Out actress Ellen Page, who stars as Stacie Andree, also serves as a producer.</p>
<p><strong><img height="146" width="220" style="float: left;" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2015-02/gettingon.jpg?itok=CzownYFH" alt="" />3)</strong> HBO's hospital comedy <a href="http://deadline.com/2015/02/getting-on-renewed-season-3-final-hbo-1201369934/" target="_blank"><em>Getting On</em> has been renewed</a> for its third and final season. Helmed by <em>Big Love</em> creators and real-life spouses Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, <em>Getting On</em> will conclude with a 6-episode run. A remake of the BBC sitcom of the same name, the show stars Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash, and Mel Rodriguez as the staff of a geriatric women's ward and follows them as they interact with their elderly patients and one another. The season premiere date has not yet been announced. </p>
<p><strong><img height="131" width="220" style="float: right;" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2015-02/Portlandia__89583_final1_0.png?itok=qPFLVCgE" alt="" />4)</strong> The Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein-starring comedy <a href="http://deadline.com/2015/02/portlandia-renewed-for-2-more-seasons-1201370432/" target="_blank"><em>Portlandia</em> has been picked up</a> by IFC for Seasons 6 and 7. Armisen and Brownstein will continue to write for and star in the next two seasons, which will each feature 10 half-hour episodes. You can catch Season 5 on Thursdays at 10 pm on IFC.</p>
<p><strong>5)</strong> Out comedian and actor Billy Eichner has a busy year ahead of him. The Emmy-nominated host of game show <em>Billy on the Street</em> has <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/billy-street-moves-trutv-eichner-771875" target="_blank">signed a multi-layered deal with Turner Broadcasting</a>, which includes a fourth-season renewal of his show, as well as a development component that allows Eichner to create potential pilots for TruTv and Adult Swim. <em>Billy on the Street</em> will return this year with 10 new episodes after production begins this spring. Until then, Eichner can currently be seen as Craig in <em>Parks and Recreation</em>'s final season, which airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm on NBC.</p>
<p><strong><img height="124" width="220" style="float: right;" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2015-02/609e43f0-a26c-11e4-a9e7-554aacc74f2b_2015-PaleyFest-Yahoo-Hero-Image-10.png?itok=OG-etU4b" alt="" />6)</strong> <a href="http://deadline.com/2015/02/paleyfest-2015-panelists-and-moderators-announced-1201370266/" target="_blank">The Paley Center for Media announced</a> the moderators, stars, and producers that will attend this year's Paleyfest. The 32nd annual event will take place on March 6 through March 15 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Panels scheduled for this year include LGBT-inclusive programs such as <em>The Good Wife</em>, <em>Girls</em>, <em>Scandal</em>, <em>Teen Wolf</em>, <em>Glee</em>, <em>Modern Family</em>, and <em>Jane the Virgin</em>. <a href="http://deadline.com/2015/02/paleyfest-2015-panelists-and-moderators-announced-1201370266/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to check out the full list of shows and guests set to attend.</p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>7</strong></strong>)</strong> Out singer Michelle Chamuel, who rose to prominence as runner-up on the fourth season of NBC's <em>The Voice</em>, released <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/face-the-fire/id938755326" target="_blank"><em>Face the Fire</em></a>, her debut solo and self-produced album, this week. <em>Face the Fire</em> has been described as<a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/music/michelle-chamuel-of-the-voice-on-her-album-face-the-fire/" target="_blank"> "fusing dancestyle pop with elements of rock, jazz, electronic, soul, and punk"</a> and features collaborations with Chamuel's previous associated act, Ella Riot.</p>
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<p><strong><img height="220" width="145" style="float: right;" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2015-02/cover-Ste%CC%81phanie-Hans.jpg?itok=0kXdXTX_" alt="" />8)</strong> Prepare to enter the futuristic and time-travelling world of <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/books/414453-infinite-loop-takes-star-crossed-lady-lovers-trip-space-time" target="_blank"><em>Infinite Loop</em>, a new 6-part comic series</a> coming to readers on April 22. Created by Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet and partially funded by Kickstarter, the new comic series tells the story of Teddy, a "Paradox Hunter" who works to track down and eliminate people whose actions in the past can harm the present. Teddy's job is complicated when she falls in love with Ano, the girl she is supposed to be hunting. Each of <em>Infinite Loop</em>'s issues will include a column featuring reader-submitted stories about first love and when readers first realized they were LGBT. Stories can be submitted to <a href="mailto:the.infinite.loop.idw@gmail.com">the.infinite.loop.idw@gmail.com</a> and the first issue can be pre-ordered from your favorite comic book store.</p>
<p><strong>9)</strong> <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/compared-to-what-barney-frank-documentary" target="_blank"><em>Compared to What?</em> <em>The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank</em></a> is seeking help in funding its distribution to theaters and homes around the world. The documentary follows the life and career of Barney Frank, the first openly gay Congressman in the U.S., and the various social justice issues he fought for during his decades-long career. Check out the trailer below and visit <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/compared-to-what-barney-frank-documentary" target="_blank">the Indiegogo page to support the film</a> and learn more about Frank's legacy.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">February 13, 2015</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 13 Feb 2015 01:14:37 +0000mariahyamamoto73290 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-paleyfest-panels-announced-billy-eichner-signs-tv-deal-michelle-chamuels-new-album#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: 'Life Partners' in theaters; new music from Michelle Chamuel, Frank Ocean; and more!http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-life-partners-theaters-new-music-michelle-chamuel-frank-ocean-and-more
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<p><strong>1.)</strong> <a href="http://www.magpictures.com/lifepartners/" target="_blank"><em>Life Partners </em>hits theaters today</a> across the country. The film follows closer-than-close best friends Sasha (gay) and Paige (straight) and what happens when Paige gets a boyfriend and Sasha begins to feel left out.<em> Life Partners</em> is also <a href="http://www.magpictures.com/lifepartners/">available now through iTunes</a> and other video on demand services, check out the trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>2.)</strong> <a href="https://foxymerkins.wordpress.com/screenings/"><em>The Foxy Merkins </em>opens in New York this weekend</a> and will be available through on demand services in January. <em>The Foxy Merkins</em> follows two friends as they attempt to navigate the world of lesbian prostitution, and <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/foxy-merkins-director-madeleine-olnek-talks-sundance-weirdos-and-freedom-filmmaking-cheap">director Madeleine Olnek spoke with GLAAD earlier this year</a>. Check out the trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>3.) </strong><a href="http://www.shesbeautifulwhenshesangry.com/findascreening/">Documentary <em>She's Beautiful When She's Angry</em> is out in New York now and will open in Los Angeles next week</a> before rolling out to additional cities. The film looks at the history of the feminist movement from 1966 to 1971, the founding of the group NOW (National Organization for Women), the intersections with race, and <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/movies/402003-shes-beautiful-shes-angry-features-lesbian-history-womens-liberation-movement">how lesbians found a place in the movement</a>. It also features interviews from top figures at the time including Karla Jay, Kate Millet and Rita Mae Brown. Watch the trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>4.)</strong><strong> </strong><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/emilyorley/haddie-is-returning-to-parenthood-for-the-series-finale">Buzzfeed is reporting that Haddie Braverman will return to <em>Parenthood </em>for the series finale</a>. Haddie was last seen at the end of the previous season when she returned home from Cornell and brought along her friend Lauren, who we would later find out is her girlfriend. <em>Parenthood </em>will return for its final season on NBC January 8th at 10pm.</p>
<p><strong>5.)</strong> <a href="http://deadline.com/2014/12/lauren-graham-new-tv-show-ellen-degeneres-nbc-1201295768/">Ellen DeGeneres is teaming up with Liz Tuccillo and NBC to produce the half-hour comedy<em> Kate On Later</em> </a>starring Lauren Graham.<em> Kate On Later </em>will center on the real world lack of a female host on a network late night show with Graham's character Kate working to break into the ranks.</p>
<p><strong>6.)</strong> The trailer for the second season of HBO's hit <em>Looking </em>is out now! Season two of the San Francisco-based series following a group of gay best friends will see new loves, new choices, and more laughs and drama. <em>Looking</em> returns to HBO on January 11 at 10pm.</p>
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<p><strong>7.) </strong><a href="http://www.afterellen.com/tv/401963-bex-taylor-klaus-returning-arrow">Sara and Nyssa are set to return to<em> Arrow</em> this season</a>, though it's not clear what form Sara's appearance will take. The last we saw of the former lovers, Sara had been murdered by poisoned darts and Nyssa was attempting to exact vengeance on her behalf. <em>Arrow</em> airs on the CW Wedsnesdays at 8pm.</p>
<p><strong>8.)</strong> Frank Ocean has a new song out called "Memrise." Ocean released his debut album <em>channel ORANGE</em> in 2012, shortly after <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/frank-ocean-opens-about-his-first-love-gets-support-hip-hop-community">publishing an open letter to his official blog</a> which revealed that his first love was a man. Check out "Memrise" below.</p>
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<p><strong>9.)</strong> Out singer <a href="http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6334666/michelle-chamuel-lottery-exclusive">Michelle Chamuel has released the new single "Lottery" from her upcoming album<em> Face the Fire</em></a>. The singer and songwriter has been performing under the name Reverb Junkie in the indie world since her second place finish on season 4 of <em>The Voice</em>, but this will be her first album under her own name. Check out "Lottery" below and <a href="http://michellechamuel.com/">find a show near you</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>10.)</strong> British musician <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2014/12/ware.html">Jessie Ware's new music video features two same-sex couples</a> among the friends and fans she invited to make the video. The song, "You &amp; I (Forever)," is an ode to love and life-long companionship. Check it out below.</p>
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<p><strong>11.)</strong> The musical duo <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/people/401873-tegan-sara-star-mine-video-night-terrors-1927">Night Terrors of 1927's new single "When You Were Mine" and accompanying music video featuring out sibling duo Tegan and Sara came out this week</a>. Check out the contemporary dance filled video below, the track will be on Night Terror's debut album <em>Everything's Coming Up Roses</em> out January 20. <a href="http://teganandsara.warnerbrosrecords.com/so-jealous-x-book-635254.html">Tegan and Sara fans can also pre-order the <em>So Jealous </em>10th anniversary book</a>, out December 23.</p>
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<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/life-partners">Life Partners</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/foxy-merkins">The Foxy Merkins</a>, </li>
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Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:37:34 +0000canderson72892 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-life-partners-theaters-new-music-michelle-chamuel-frank-ocean-and-more#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: 'Heart on My Sleeve' advanced streaming and morehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-heart-my-sleeve-advanced-streaming-and-more
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="2" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-10/lambert%20cover.PNG?itok=AGy04g4P" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><em><strong><img height="373" width="560" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" class="media-element file-media-original" src="http://gladblog.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/jane-lynch-hgn.jpg?itok=yB5Y7F5d" alt="" />1) </strong></em>NBC's <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbcs-hollywood-game-night-renewed-737959"><em>Hollywood Game Night</em> has been renewed for a third season</a>! Show host Jane Lynch took home the Emmy for Outstanding Host for her work on the series this year. The popular show even spawned a <a href="http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/hollywood-game-night/detail.php?p=508368&amp;v=nbc_hollywood-game-night&amp;ecid=PRF-NBC-103194&amp;pa=PRF-NBC-103194">spinoff home party game.</a></p>
<p><em><strong>2) </strong></em>Mary Lambert's debut full length album <em>Heart on My Sleeve</em> doesn't hit shelves until October 14, but the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/idra.915576997">full album is available for streaming now in iTunes First Play</a>! Lambert first gained attention singing the chorus she wrote for Macklemore's "Same Love" and she went on to release a full track extension, "She Keeps Me Warm." Watch lead single "Secrets" below.</p>
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<p><em><strong>3) </strong></em>Out musicians <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2014/10/godonlyknows.html">Sam Smith and Elton John were two of the 27 musicians who celebrated the launch of BBC Music</a> this week. The two were part of a music video covering The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" with an 80-piece orchestra and other musicians including One Direction, Kylie Minogue and more. Check out the video below.</p>
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<p><em><strong>4) </strong></em>Michelle Chamuel, best known as the runner-up on season four of <em>The Voice</em>, has <a href="http://music-mix.ew.com/2014/10/06/michelle-chamuel-the-voice-face-the-fire/">released the title track from her upcoming solo album <em>Face the Fire</em></a>. Chamuel will be touring for the album starting in November. <a href="http://michellechamuel.com/">Find a show near you now</a> and check out "Face the Fire" below.</p>
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<p><em><strong>5) </strong></em>The Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film festival kicks off this weekend and picks back up next Thursday. There will be over 30 films screening, including Sundance-premiered <em>Appropriate Behavior</em> and <em>52 Tuesdays</em>. <a href="http://www.flglff.com/films/program/datetime">Check out a full program list and get your tickets now</a>.</p>
<p><em><strong>6) </strong></em>The creative team behind the film <em>Welcome, Sinners</em> is <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/942r8s">seeking funding</a> to finish the film. The film follows a married man who falls for a stranger who buys him a beer one night. What follows is one part love story and one part coming of age tale. Check out a <a href="http://vimeo.com/80287355">sneak peek</a> and <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/942r8s">learn more at the film's gofundme</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">October 10, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:06:51 +0000megantownsend72436 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-heart-my-sleeve-advanced-streaming-and-more#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: Philomena opens, new promo for The Fosters, Michelle Chamuel's first singlehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-philomena-opens-new-promo-fosters-michelle-chamuels-first-single
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-3-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="3" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/philomena.jpg?itok=3KIoIRyD" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><em>1) </em>The <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/weinstein-wins-mpaa-philomena-ratings-appeal/" target="_blank">Weinstein Company film <em>Philomena</em>, which recently had its rating changed to PG-13</a>, is based on the true story of an Irish woman searching for her son who was taken from her as a child and sent to the United States for adoption, while she was forced to live and work in a convent. <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=95313" target="_blank">Look for <em>Philomena</em> in limited theaters this weekend, and everywhere November 27</a>. Check out the trailer below!</p>
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<p><em>2) </em><em>The Falls: Testament of Love </em>has a DVD release date. The film, a sequel to <em>The Falls</em>, reunites Chris and CJ as they mourn the death of a mutual friend. The reasons behind the men's separation are revealed five years after coming out to their families and their church. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3169740/" target="_blank">Look for <em>The Falls: Testament of Love</em> on DVD November 26</a>. Check out the trailer below!</p>
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<p>3) The return of <em>The Fosters</em> for their winter season is nearing, and the <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/first-look-at-the-fosters-winter-premiere/11/2013/">first preview has been released</a>. The show about "a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms," will pick up where it left off and <a href="http://www.glaad.org/news/rosie-odonnell-joins-abc-familys-fosters">feature guest star Rosie O'Donnell</a>. <em>The Fosters</em> will return on ABC Family January 13. Check out the promo below!</p>
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/syj4YAuwxoc" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="9" style="float: right;;" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/Alanna%20Masterson.jpg?itok=21fCXK_p" alt="" />4) <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/the-walking-dead-gets-a-lesbian/11/2013/" target="_blank">Both AMC's <em>The Walking Dead</em> and CBS' <em>Two and a Half Men </em>are adding lesbian characters</a>. On <em>The Walking Dead, </em>aspiring cop Tara (Alanna Masterson) mentioned in a recent episode that she has a romantic past with women. <a href="http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/11/aly-michalka-cast-as-lesbian-love-interest-on-two-and-a-half-men/" target="_blank"><em>Two and a Half Men</em> will be introducing Brooke (Aly Michalka) as Jenny's (Amber Tamblyn) love interest</a>. Both characters are expected to stick around for at least a few episodes. <em>The Walking Dead </em>airs on AMC Sundays at 9/8c and <em>Two and a Half Men </em>airs Thursdays 8:30/9:30c on CBS.</p>
<p>5) Until November 30, USA's Characters Unite Campaign is hosting the "Unite Against Bullying Commercial Challenge," which invites students ages 13-18 to submit concepts for a 30 second ad sending a message about why bullying should be stopped. Carly Rae Jepsen is helping promote the contest, which will award the winner with an iPad and a trip to LA for the commercial's filming. Find out <a href="http://www.charactersunite.com/unite-against-bullying/" target="_blank">how to enter here</a>.</p>
<p>6) <a href="http://michellechamuel.bandcamp.com/track/go-down-singing-single" target="_blank">Michelle Chamuel, the out runner-up on <em>The Voice</em>, will release her first single, "Go Down Singing,"</a> on November 19. Chamuel placed second on season four of NBC's hit singing competition, where she worked with mentor, Usher. The "pop-anthem about learning to shine" was produced and co-written by Theo Katzman and Tyler Duncan. Take a listen below!</p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=1067577155/size=medium/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;"><a href="http://michellechamuel.bandcamp.com/track/go-down-singing-single">Go Down Singing - Single by Michelle Chamuel</a></iframe></p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="9" style="float: right;;" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/Andrew%20Scott.jpg?itok=g-y2rlMK" alt="" />7) <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2013/11/sherlock-actor-andrew-scott-comes-out-as-a-gay-person.html#comments" target="_blank">Andrew Scott, the Irish actor who plays Jim Moriarty on the BBC's <em>Sherlock</em>, came out this week</a>. During an <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/sherlock-has-changed-my-whole-career-andrew-scott-interview-8940114.html" target="_blank">interview with <em>The Independent</em></a> about his other spy series <em>Legacy</em>, Scott said, “Mercifully, these days people don't see being gay as a character flaw… It's just a fact. Of course, it's part of my make-up, but I don't want to trade on it."</p>
<p>8) Musician Crystal Bowersox is donating a portion of the proceeds from her single, "Coming Out for Christmas" to the Trevor Project through December 31. <a href="https://newyorkrockexchange.com/t/default/crystal_bowersox/coming_out_for_christmas" target="_blank">Her song can be purchased through the New York Rock Exchange, and $1 will be donated to the Trevor Project</a>. Listen to "Coming Out for Christmas" below!</p>
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<p>9) Independent documentary <em>Sundays at Café Tabac,</em> needs funding to complete their project. The film revists an iconic weekly "salon" for women, Café Tabac, in New York's East Village during the early 1990's. Combining interviews and archival footage, the film captures the vibrant night life, activism, and empowerment for queer women the space provided. Check out the trailer below and visit <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cafetabac/sundays-at-cafe-tabac" target="_blank"><em>Sundays at Café Tabac</em>'s Kickstarter page to donate and support</a>.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">November 22, 2013</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/walking-dead">The Walking Dead</a>, </li>
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Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:23:58 +0000reneefabian69111 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-philomena-opens-new-promo-fosters-michelle-chamuels-first-single#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: Kill Your Darlings trailer; John Barrowman talks marriage; True Blood's final season and more!http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-kill-your-darlings-trailer-john-barrowman-talks-marriage-true-bloods-final-season
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-4-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="4" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/Ben-Foster-Daniel-Radcliffe-and-Dane-DeHaan-in-Kill-Your-Darlings-585x350.jpg?itok=GZ38qgbX" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><strong>1) </strong>The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-kill-your-darlings-trailer-daniel-radcliffe-as-allen-ginsberg-20130904,0,7618845.story">full length trailer for John Krokidas' film <em>Kill Your Darlings</em>, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan, has finally been released</a>. The film focuses on the life of out poet Allen Ginsberg (Radcliffe), a Columbia University student in 1944, who is introduced to the world of literature and poetry by classmate Lucien Carr (DeHaan). Together with two other classmates, the boys lay the foundation for what is now called the Beat movement. Check out the <em>Kill Your Darlings</em> trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>2)</strong> HBO confirmed this week that <a href="http://tvline.com/2013/09/03/true-blood-cancelled-season-7-end-date/"><em>True Blood</em>'s 10-episode seventh season, airing summer 2014, will be the series' end</a>. The show has long been one of the most LGBT-inclusive shows on all of television including out characters Pam, Tara, Lafayette, Jesus, Steve Newlin, Russell Edgington and more. “<em>True Blood</em> has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” said HBO’s president of programming Michael Lombardo. </p>
<p><strong>3)</strong> Fox has <a href="http://tvline.com/2013/08/29/alex-delaware-tv-series-fox-jonathan-kellerman/">placed a script order for a series</a> based on Jonathan Kellerman's novels featuring Alex Delaware, a crime-solving forensic psychologist who works closely with Milo Sturgis, a gay LAPD detective. There are 27 Alex Delaware novels to date, and Sturgis was introduced in the very first book, <em>When the Bough Breaks</em>, in 1985<em>.</em></p>
<p><strong>4)</strong> Actor John Barrowman appeared at Dragon*Con, a sci-fi, fantasy and comic book convention, in Atlanta this weekend and was asked what it felt like to finally be able to be married to his husband Scott Gill. The <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/torchwood-and-arrow-star-john-barrowman-marries-california">couple were married in California, after over 20 years together, this July</a>. Check out his funny and touching answer below.</p>
<p><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="video/youtube" src="/modules/file/icons/video-x-generic.png" /> <a href="/" type="video/youtube; length=0">Z8zKG_iVwTQ</a></span></p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="2" style="width: 180px; height: 180px; margin: 3px; float: right;" src="https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/a1788242456_2.jpg?itok=u0KHh2n5" alt="" /><strong>5)</strong> Michelle Chamuel, the out singer who appeared on Team Usher during the most recent season of <em>The Voice</em>, will be releasing the new album <em>All I Want</em> next Tuesday, September 10 as her solo electronic project The Reverb Junkie. The album is entirely self-produced and is <a href="http://thereverbjunkie.bandcamp.com/album/all-i-want-pre-order-edition">available for preorder through bandcamp</a> now.</p>
<p><strong>6)</strong> The feature-length documentary <em>Miss UnderStud</em> is in need of funding help to cover marketing, distribution and submission costs. The film, which is already completed, premiered in July at the Black Alphabet film festival in Chicago and follows masculine-identified women (sometimes referred to as studs) in the LGBT community. To learn more visit the <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/missunderstud"><em>Miss UnderStud</em> indiegogo page</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">September 6, 2013</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:32:28 +0000megantownsend67963 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-kill-your-darlings-trailer-john-barrowman-talks-marriage-true-bloods-final-season#comments